After traveling in the 1980's locally and abroad and being involved in nongovernmental organizations and development projects, I was inspired to be involved somehow in women's health and wellness.  I was drawn to the philosophy of midwifery and the focus on the health and wellness during the perinatal period.  In the mid 1980's, midwifery was not a regulated profession in Alberta although much work had begun across Canada to regulate and implement midwifery. Many midwives were trained through apprenticeship programs and this is where I too had my beginnings. Here in Edmonton the local midwives required a nursing background prior to being accepted into the practice, so I started my educational journey by entering into training as a Registered Nurse. Once my nursing program was completed I was then able to focus my attention on my midwifery apprenticeship and caring for my own, new family. Over the years I have blended midwifery and nursing and have gained so much from working in both capacities. I also love to teach and so have continued to instruct a variety of courses that focus on maternity care and emergency care during labor and birth.  What I love most about being a midwife are the relationships I develop with the families who I provide care for. I share their joy and happiness.
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